Boat Launch Sites for Orleans County
For an explanation of the recreational icons on this page, see below.
| Waterbody | Town | Location (some links leave DEC website) | Type | Parking | Invsive Species Present* | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Canal | Albion | 43.247766°N, 78.212071°W (Google Maps) |  |
5 cars and trailers | Canal Corp. | ||
| Erie Canal | Murray | 43.227945°N, 78.021793°W (Google Maps) |  |
20 cars | Municipal | ||
| Erie Canal | Medina | 43.230496°N, 78.371329°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars and trailers | Canal Corp. | ||
| Erie Canal | Shelby | 43.216154°N, 78.444559°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars and trailers | Canal Corp. | ||
| Lake Ontario/Oak Orchard Creek | Carlton | Oak Orchard State Marine Park West. 43.369220°N, 78.193137°W (Google Maps) | |
96 cars and trailers plus 25 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny waterflea, Fishhook Waterflea, | OPRHP | |
| Lake Ontario/Oak Orchard Creek | Carlton | Oak Orchard State Marine Park East. 43.371340°N, 78.191359°W (Google Maps) | |
25 cars and trailers plus 17 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny waterflea, Fishhook Waterflea | OPRHP | |
| Waterport Reservoir (a.k.a. Lake Alice) | Carlton | 43.322743°N, 78.250459°W (Google Maps) | |
8 cars and trailers | Municipal | ||
| Glenwood Lake | Medina | 43.235424°N, 78.394477°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars and trailers | Municipal |
*Confirmed invasive species present. Other invasive species may also be present.
Boat Launch Types
Use the following definitions to help you determine if a particular site will accommodate your boat:
Hard surface launch - Site affords float-off and float-on launching for most trailered boats.
Unimproved trailer launch - No float-off or float-on trailered boat capability. Sites will accommodate the approach to the water's edge of small and light trailered boats. Boat may then be pushed on or off trailer. Usually shallow areas.
Hand launch - No trailer capacity. Boats must be hand carried to the water.
